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Free Your Mind and Body - Yoga with Julia
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Monthly Yoga Newsletter
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May 2009
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Dear Julia,
Welcome to the very first issue of the Brooklyn Yogini newsletter!
In
each monthly email you will get the latest teaching schedule,
information on upcoming retreats and other events, special
subscriber-only discounts and insightful articles on Yoga and related
topics. We look forward to connecting with everyone in our Yoga Kula
(community).
Namaste,
Julia K. Haramis
Brooklyn Yogini
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Tapping into your Freedom to....
Shifting the Mindset
Yesterday
I did something I haven't done in a long time. Come to think of it,
maybe I have never done it before. Perhaps that explains why I loved it
so much. After enjoying a refreshingly vigorous mid-morning Yoga
practice downtown, I leisurely strolled over the Brooklyn Bridge. I
made sure to stop, like all of the tourists, and gaze up at the skyline
awestruck from each and every viewpoint. I then wandered over to DUMBO
and sat in Brooklyn Bridge Park for hours, observing and reflecting
amidst a backdrop of picturesque NYC scenery. Sitting in my favorite
grassy patch at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, my bare feet in
between blades of vibrant green grass, sun shining down warmly on my
shoulders, humming along to my iPod, I started to pen this article in
my journal. For those that don't know, yesterday was quite possibly
the most perfect day of the year here in NYC, and certainly the best
day in a long time. There was not a single cloud in the sky and the
temperature spiked to the low 80s with virtually no humidity, a rarity
around here. The pictures above are a couple of the many that were
captured from my blackberry cam. During this amazing day I had the
opportunity to really think. I spent much of my time contemplating the
difference between freedom from and freedom to. On the surface the two
concepts may seem to be the same and many of you will already be
dismissing this as mere semantics. If you crack the surface and delve
deeper, you will notice that the thoughts come from two very different
places. We all know that where and how you start has a great impact on
where and how you end.
Let's
take a step back for a moment and use me as an example. For those of
you that don't already know, I worked in Finance for ten years and
recently decided to leave that world (yes, shocking as it may seem, it
was completely my own choice). I left to fully focus on my true
passions - Yoga and Holistic Health Counseling. You could say I am
free from the corporate enslavement, the constraints and restraints of
Wall Street, the gender disparities I was confronted with on a daily
basis and the stressful lifestyle that went along with it. You could
also say I choose the freedom to follow my dreams, live a fulfilled
life, seek out and reach for the things that will make me happy and
give me a sense of purpose in the world. Freedom from toxic, overly
structured dogmatic life vs. freedom to create my own structure in a
way that suites my needs and wants. The difference is who has the
power. We almost never express freedom from in regards to something
that was positive, unless we are being snarky about our significant
others or things we thought we wanted and found to be surprisingly
unfulfilling. Living in the freedom to, I have the power in my life, I
am driving the bus - whatever kind of driver I might be and as you
probably know, I am not the greatest driver in the most literal sense.
I could easily craft a very lengthy list of what I am free from doing
but true happiness will never follow that. Focusing on what I am free
to do - travel, practice Yoga, teach Yoga, explore NYC, truly be
present in each moment, observe and appreciate my surroundings, read,
learn, study, experience and so much more. This I believe, is my path
to happiness and fulfillment and it could be yours too. Just to
clarify, I am not saying to forget all past life experiences. We
certainly want to have a remembrance of our past, the lessons we have
learned and the journey we took that lead us to where we are today.
Beginning that next step on the positive thought of freedom to, can
make all of the difference on the eventual outcome.
Read on....
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Join the Brooklyn Yogini on a Retreat
Zihuatanejo, Mexico with Escape to Shape
October 28, 2009 - November 3, 2009
Brooklyn Yogini will be teaching Yoga on a fabulous retreat in Zihuatanejo, Mexico this fall with Escape to Shape. Join her for a fun-filled week of Yoga, surfing, sun, luxurious accommodations and delicious food.
Special discounts apply to Brooklyn Yogini Newsletter subscribers, contact us now with questions or to sign up. For further details on the trip click here.
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Group Yoga Classes with Julia
Yoga People, Brooklyn Heights
Luchtime Open Level Vinyasa
Mondays 12:00 - 1:00pm
Fridays 12:00 - 1:00pm
Intermediate Level Vinyasa
Wednesdays 8:15 - 9:30pm
Subs/Cancellations:
Class is cancelled on 5/25
Classes will be taught by a sub on 6/1, 6/3 and 6/5
Click here for more details
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Free Yoga Events
Summer Solstice - Yoga in Times Square
June 21, 2009
One
day of free outdoor classes held in Times Square to celebrate the
summer solstice - the longest day of the year. Last year's event was
lots of fun, check out the pictures!
Brooklyn Yogini is taking the 10:30 am class this year. Let her know if you want to go together!
For more information on the event, to sign up and to see more pictures (the Brooklyn Yogini is in brown in the front row!) click here.
lululemon
All four NYC stores have free weekly Yoga classes, click here for more information.
We must warn you that you may be strongly tempted to buy some really cute Yoga clothes while you are there.....
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Yoga Mat Bags at the Brooklyn Yogini Shop
Have you been looking for the perfect Yoga mat bag to stylishly tote your mat around town?
Look no further than the Brooklyn Yogini Shop!
The
beautifully handmade bags are custom made by the Brooklyn Yogini and
her mom. They are exclusively available for purchase online at the
Shop.
Each bag comes with a matching headband and your name embroidered on it. Be sure to order yours today!
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NYC Nutritionista
Holistic Health Counseling
Are you interested in learning how you can be a healthier, happier and
more energetic you through improved nutritional and lifestyle choices?
Could one conversation change your life?
Our sister business, the NYC Nutritionista,
can help! She will work with you one on one to find ways to transform
you into a more vital, empowered and healthier you. Just say that the
Brooklyn Yogini sent you and your initial Health History consultation
is free.
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About Brooklyn Yogini
Julia
started Brooklyn Yogini in late 2008. She currently teaches Yoga to
group classes, private clients and on retreats. She launched her
website in early 2009 to provide information on her business, on Yoga
related topics and to sell her beautiful Yoga mat bags. For more
information on Julia, click here.
Brooklyn Yogini
Julia K. Haramis
Brooklyn, 11201
718-797-0889
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